Alentejo Restaurant, Lisbon

Tours

Discover the essence of Portuguese cuisine in a variety of Lisbon's favorite local cafés and restaurants on a guided walking tour. Taste a variety of traditional foods and wine and get plenty of insider tips from your guide on what to see, eat, and do during your stay in the city. Learn about the historical center of the city which is full of excellent bars, restaurants, and nightclubs. Visit some of Lisbon’s great cafés, such as the 18th-century café Nicola, where you will discover the importance of coffee in the everyday life of Lisbon's locals. Stroll through the heart of the city and discover a variety of exotic products on display at a historic gourmet shop, such as dried Bacalhau, sausages, hams, and cheeses. Taste the famous Portuguese codfish cake with a glass of refreshing green wine. Learn more about the history of Port, Portugal’s famous fortified wine. Enjoy a glass paired with the delicious São Jorge Cheese. Then, visit one of the most famous tascas (taverns) in Lisbon, where you´ll taste a typical Bifana (pork sandwich) washed down with a cold draft beer. Discover Ginjinha, the favorite liqueur of many Portuguese, and considered the typical drink of Lisbon. Try this aromatic cherry brandy at a historic bar that was the first to sell it commercially in 1840. Learn tricks to climb the many hills of Lisbon and enjoy one of the most fantastic views of the city, while your guide will explain what food to try and what restaurants to visit in each of the neighborhoods. Finish your tour in style, in a true local venue with some Chouriço, a typical Portuguese bread, and other local products served with a glass of delicious red wine.

The tour starts at Praça do Comércio and heads towards Alfama along some of the city’s oldest and narrowest streets. Wander past local bars and restaurants, and feel the vibrant culture of Lisbon all around you as you stop by the Casa dos Bicos, Sé Cathedral, and Igreja de Santo Antonio. Next, walk towards the Portas do Sol viewpoint and admire the stunning views while you soak up the glorious Lisbon sunshine. Visit São Jorge Castle next and learn about the rich history of the city as you listen to your guide share stories, tales and anecdotes about the region. After the castle, walk down to the Baixa area to visit Augusta street, Rossio Square, São Domingos Church and the Jewish Memorial. Time to visit the Casa do Alentejo, the Restauradores Square, and Rossio Station next, before heading onto Carmo Square to see the National Guard Museum and the stunning Carmo Church. Nearing the end of the tour, visit the Santa Justa Elevator and the São Pedro de Alcantara view point to marvel at the breathtaking landscapes that surround you and enjoy some time to take some photos. The final leg of the tour takes you towards Bairro Alto and the Bohemian neighbourhood before finishing up at Praça Camões.

Feel the magic of Lisbon on a private 2-hour introductory tour through the city's most charming and fascinating quarters. Get to know the essence of the city as you walk through the streets of the Chiado and Baxa Pombalina districts. Meet your guide in Largo do Chiado and enjoy a walk in the surrounding area. Visit the beautiful churches of Nossa Senhora do Loreto and the Church of Sao Roque. Enter Cervejaria Trindade, a historic Portuguese restaurant with tiles, frescoes, and arches. Afterward, head to the famous Santa Justa Lift to enjoy spectacular views of the city. Conveniently visit the ruins of the Carmo Convent with skip-the-line tickets. Take a minute to relax under the trees in Largo do Carmo Square. Admire Rossio Station's Neo-Manueline architecture and the neo-Moorish style of the famous restaurant, Casa do Alentejo, a former palace of the 17th century. During your tour try Ginja, the most popular liquor in Portugal and also visit the Church of Sao Domingos. Walk along the elegant Rua Augusta to the stunning arch that leads into the Plaça do Comercio, the entrance to the city. Conclude your tour by relaxing and enjoying views of the Tejo River.

Have you ever thought that Lisbon and Portugal can have deep musical roots? In this walk we will be exploring precisely the long and strong musical heritage left in this country by sereval people that shapped the portuguese soul. We will hear a poem by Pessoa regarding music and then we will stroll around 3 neighborhoods of Lisbon and do stops along the way to listen to various kinds of portuguese music from the XIII century to the XX century as we talk about history. This will be done through a stereo connected to my cellphone Bluetooth. The early Troubadours, Baroque, the Jewish influence in Cante Alentejano, Fado and much more will be our main subjects. Together with music we will be covering monuments, architecture and the life of the city with unmissable details. The area of Chiado, Restauradores, Baixa and Mouraria will be our main places to stroll around allowing us to be in touch both with the area rebuilt after the earthquake of 1755 as well as one of the oldest quarters of Lisbon. There is no need for previous knowledge about music in general :)